Resources

• Alien Invaders: Threats to Biodiversity

  Based on the popular "Murder Handshake" game, this resource provides students with an opportunity to learn how invasive species affect our environment.  The lesson specifically focuses on the invasive European Common Reed (Phragmites australis) which...

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• Winter is Coming!

  This resource teaches students about the seasonal adaptations of local wildlife through a diverse set of activities that incorporate games, displays and habitat investigations.  Students examine the changes in appearance and behaviour that occur...

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• Animal Tracks: Keeping Track of Who Has Been Here!

  In this entertaining resource students explore animal tracks while learning about how different animals move.  The activity-based lessons guide children through a scientific investigation of different types of tracks and has students compare movement...

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• Macroinvertebrates: What Wetland Bugs Can Teach Us

  This experiential learning resource introduces students to the world of macroinvertebrates and the factors that negatively impact wetlands. A game approach is used to explore the effects of pollution on aquatic macroinvertebrate species.  Then students...

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• Healthy Soil - Healthy Plants!

  This simple lesson plan uses experiential activities to help develop student understanding of soil composition and plant growth.  With an emphasis on conservation, the soil activities provide many opportunities for classroom  discussion of ...

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• Movers, Sleepers, and Tough Guys: Wildlife in Winter

  As Canadians we know winter is tough, but imagine what our native wildlife must go through!  This lesson uses appealing activities to develop an understanding of winter survival mechanisms in animals.  An active outdoor component also engages...

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• Our Environmental Footprint - Introduction

  This resource is the first in a series of lessons which combine indoor and outdoor activities that are particularly suited to teaching young children about the ecological footprint concept.  This introductory unit fosters a closer connection to nature...

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• Our Environmental Footprint

  Through a variety of activities, students learn about different sources of energy and the amount of energy that they consume every day.  This lesson plan contains six short activities: What is Energy? Students learn where electricity comes from...

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• Clean Water Challenge

  In this lesson, students will be designing their own water filtration system that will help them understand how pollution moves through the soil and how it may be naturally filtered in our water. They will be asked to test their filter by running dirty...

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• Solve a Pollution Mystery

  Groundwater contamination can have devastating consequences on environmental and human health. Non-point source pollutants are difficult to track but point source pollution can often be readily traced to the cause. In this lesson, students become environmental...

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• Bats are Brilliant

  The fascinating world of bats is explored in this engaging set of activities that teaches students about the remarkable features of these flying mammals that are uniquely adapted to their environment. The interactive hands-on activities investigate how...

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• Pollination Power

  In Pollination Power, students will recognize that pollinators play an important role in wild plant growth and food production. They will gain an understanding of the parts of plants involved in pollination and of the way pollinators aid in plant growth...

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• All the Water in the World

  This resource allows students to gain an awareness about the ways water is used in the Canadian economy. They will learn about the amount of water Canadians consume and how this is divided within the home. Students will compare their family’s and...

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• Water Conservation: Becoming Water Wise

  Earth is known as the “blue planet” because over 70% of the surface is covered by water.  However, most of this water is unavailable for human consumption.  Canadians often assume our country has a generous supply of freshwater but...

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• Our Environmental Footprint - Transportation Situation

  “Transportation Situation” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint.  Students explore how people move around their community and...

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• Our Environmental Footprint - Water Consumption

  “Water Consumption” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint.  In this activity students explore the water cycle to develop awareness...

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• Our Environmental Footprint - Producing Garbage

  “Producing Garbage” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint.  Students explore the environmental impacts of garbage from the perspective...

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• Our Environmental Footprint - Talking About Food

  “Talking about Food” is one of a series of lessons that uses active learning to teach young children concepts associated with understanding their ecological footprint.  Students explore their food choices in relationship to the 5 N’s...

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• Invasive Species: A Water Ecology Lesson

  Invasive species cause tremendous environmental damage by altering ecosystem balance, impacting water quality and reducing biodiversity. The key to mitigating the impacts of these aliens is prevention.  This resource explores how invasive species...

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